Section D of the English A 2018 Exam

SECTION D  

(Suggested time:  45 minutes)  

You MUST answer this question.  

Your answer should be approximately 250 to 300 words in length.  

You MUST write in Standard English.  

Write your answer on the RULED PAGES provided, pages 20-21.  You are expected to write within the word limit.  

In your answer you will be assessed on the  

(a) clarity, organization and development of your argument 
(c) correctness of grammar, sentences, paragraphs, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.   

5.  You are a member of a school board that is considering reforms.  One of the suggestions is that all schools should make provisions for students who have disabilities of any kind. 

Write the speech you would make to the board, giving your views on the statement.    
                                                                                                                                   
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Section C of the English A Paper 2 2018 Exam

SECTION C  

(Suggested time:  45 minutes)  

You MUST answer ONE question from this section.  

Your answer should be approximately 400 to 450 words in length.  

You MUST write in Standard English.  However, dialect may be used in conversation. 

   

Write your answer on the RULED PAGES provided, pages 13 - 16.  You are expected to write within the word limit.  

In your answer, you will be assessed on how well you  

(a) used the stimulus provided 
(b) developed and organized the content of your writing
(c) used language appropriate to your audience, purpose and content 
(d) used appropriate grammar, sentence structure, paragraphs, vocabulary, spelling  and punctuation.  

EITHER  

SHORT STORY  

3. Write a story based on the picture below.   

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OR  

4. She held her son close by her side as she walked quickly along the narrow road.  This was the moment.    

Write a story which includes these words. 

(25 marks)   

CSEC English A Section B Question 2 – Sample Letter

No 67 Happy View,
St James.

October 12, 2014

The Manager,
The Fair Trade Commission,
Green Hill,
Barbados.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I write to complain against Best Line Supermarkets from which I purchased a box of cereal on October 10, 2014.  I have two areas of concern: the treatment I received, and the quality of the product.

The item was on sale and I paid $8.45 for it.  On arrival home I realized that the product had expired since September.  I returned the package, with the bill, and was directed to speak with the supervisor.  He simply said that it was my duty to check any product I wanted to buy.

I went to the manager, explained the issue and expressed my disappointment.  I also requested a refund but he too told me that I should have checked the date before making the purchase.  In addition, he said that their policy is no exchange or refund on sale items.  He promised to speak to his colleague, then he dismissed me and went to the telephone.  I believe this treatment is unjust and would like you to intervene to rectify this matter.

Yours sincerely,


Hadia Rogers

Section B of the 2018 English A Paper 2 Exam

SECTION B  

(Suggested time: 35 minutes)  

You MUST answer this question.

  

Write your answer on the RULED PAGES provided, pages 8 and 9.  There may be more space than you need.


2. Study the situation presented below and then answer the question that follows.

You purchased an item from a supermarket.  On arrival home you noticed that the expiry date had passed. You attempted to return the item but you were told that it was on sale and the manager refused to give you a refund or replacement.

Write a letter to a consumer protection group or the editor of a newspaper in which you complain about the quality of the product and treatment which you received.

Your answer will be assessed on how well you

 formatted your letter
 selected relevant and complete information
 organized and expressed the information in your letter
 used appropriate grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.

Your letter MUST be in continuous prose.

Make sure to include all the details that would help in highlighting the matter.  Your letter should include:

 Details of the complaint, for example:

              - Date and time of purchase
              - Cost of the item
              - Specific condition of the item
              - Response of staff

Total 30 marks 


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